Monday, December 01, 2008

Planning those new projects....

Is everybody counting down to Christmas? Once Thanksgiving has passed it seems like you start to panic realizing everything you need to get done! I had a nice weekend but busy. I finished my Christmas ornament for the SBEBB exchange and mailed it off on Friday. Wish I could show it here but I better wait until it gets to its destination. I was very happy with it and want to make one for myself now! Isn’t that always the case? We send off these cute things but don’t always get them made for ourselves. Then I started on a Prairie Schooler angel ornament and here’s my progress so far. I made one of this set of 3 a few years ago and promised myself that I would do the other 2 this year. Well I might not make it before yearend but I’ll keep trying at least. Maybe at least one will get done. I would like to hang all 3 of these vertically on a big ribbon.



I did get to the LNS this weekend and spent about an hour and a half there. Once I get in the place I seem to lose all organized thoughts and become overwhelmed! I have to make sure and take a list with me otherwise I will come home without what I went there to get. I spent time picking out linen and threads for the Beatrix Potter SAL on Hazel’s blog. I got a big piece of Lakeside Linen’s Vintage Maritime White in 36-ct. I fell in love with a Waterlilies thread called “Chili” and then I found 3 coordinating colors in Needlepoint Silk. The NP silks look a little bright in the picture but they really match the Waterlilies thread just perfectly in real life. I can’t wait to start this piece!



I spent all Saturday evening planning out my Pride and Prejudice neighborhood sampler. I think I’m almost there! I taped together 12 sheets of graph paper, then cut out the basic motifs in the same size paper so I could play with the placement of houses and buildings, and people. I plan to make this sampler 320 stitches wide by 300 stitches high. I photocopied the major things I want to include (personal use only!), then I'll fill in as I go with trees, flowers, and animals. Since every designer uses a different size graph to print their charts, you kind of have to plan the sampler using graph paper that is all the same size. I still have one corner to work on – mostly because I’m going to have to do some drawing/designing of my own on that section – couldn’t find just the right charts to use. It may not not look like much from the photo but it’s my “blueprint” for making my sampler come to life. I’m anxious to get started! I still need to find the right linen before January 1. I’m thinking of ordering some linen from Sassy’s – never tried them but they look pretty. I’m tired of the same old thing and want to try some new colors. Anyone have any favorites? I haven’t seen just the right blue, would like a very pale sky blue but thinking maybe I better play it safe and get a neutral like Sugared Coffee, Creamy Cocoa, or Tan Marble. It is so hard to pick out colors on the computer! You really need to see them in person so I am just not sure what to do.

9 comments:

  1. Jeanne, I love your angel ornament! I have been planning to stitch those ornaments forever and now have to bump them up to the front of the list after seeing how elegant yours looks! Love the neighborhood plans, too! I have only tried Sassy's Sugared Coffee so far, for my languishing Jane Rees. I had it extra mottled for an older look and just looooove it. I don't know which makes me more guilty, not stitching on Jane or not stitching on that beautiful fabric! LOL Looking forward to seeing what you decide.

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  2. Your PS set will look wonderful hung together on your wall :) Looking forward to seeing it :)

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  3. Wow Jeanne! You have been busy!
    Your PS angel is absolutely beautiful! Love your fabric choice too!
    And your neighborhood plans are incredible! I can't wait to see this one progress!

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  4. Your angel ornament is GORGEOUS!
    And I love, love, love your neighborhood!

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  5. A wonderful angel ornament.

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  6. Jeanne, I just started the PS Angels tonight! In my sickly state! LOL I plan to stitch all 3 side by side as one long piece. I love your ornament!

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  7. I made that ornament for my mom one year for Christmas. I finished it as a small pocket.They look great, I just love PS designs. Mom uses it for her prayer beads. I love all the work you've done on your round robin. Can't wait to see it stitched.

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  8. Oh my, I cannot wait to watch your neighbourhood come to life.
    What a fabulous project!

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  9. WOW I love your NRR layout!!!!

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